Methods, Systems and Apparatuses for Management and Storage

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for the management, distribution, dispensing, and administration of consumer products, including over-the-counter and prescription medications through use of a product container labeling system and an optional integrated computer-based or online management system. In certain aspects, the invention relates to a product container comprising a hollow body, a child-resistant cap, and a specialized information label affixed to the hollow body.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is related to U.S. Provisional Application No.61/233,426, filed Aug. 12, 2009, and U.S. Provisional Application No.61/233,781, filed Aug. 13, 2009, International Application No.PCT/US2010/045388, filed Aug. 12, 2010, and U.S. Provisional ApplicationNo. 61/422,008, filed Dec. 7, 2010, the contents of which are hereinincorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to management and storage,particularly management and storage of consumer products includingmedication and other regulated consumables.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Studies consistently show that patients have limited “health literacy.”In other words, patients, generally speaking, have limited understandingof the role they should play in their own health care, and morespecifically, how to take and manage their medications. Limited patienthealth literacy results in limited use of preventive services, delayeddiagnoses, lack of understanding of medical conditions, failure toadhere to medical instructions, poor self-management skills, increasedrisk of hospitalization, poor physical and mental health, increasedmortality risk, and greater healthcare costs. Some studies have shownthese costs to range between $106 and $223 billion per year. What isneeded is a comprehensive system enabling patients, physicians andpharmacists to more effectively communicate, and for patients to gain agreater understanding of their own health care and medicationmanagement.

The present invention solves these and other problems involved in thecurrent state of the art, as will be explained below.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure is best understood with reference to the claims,the entire specification, and the drawings submitted herewith, whichdescribe the systems, methods, and apparatuses of the present disclosurein greater detail. The summary is merely intended to convey aspects ofillustrative embodiments.

The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses forthe management, distribution, dispensing, and administration of consumerproducts, such as over-the-counter and prescription medications, throughuse of a product container labeling system and an optional integratedcomputer-based or online management system.

In certain aspects, the invention relates to a product container, e.g.,medication container, comprising a hollow body, a child-resistant cap,and a specialized information label affixed to the hollow body. Incertain embodiments, the hollow body may have a squared form that has arectangular longitudinal shape and a rectangular or squarecross-section, with one corner cut across.

In certain embodiments, the specialized information label may beconfigured such that, upon being affixed to the hollow body, one side ofthe hollow body is visible, such that that contained product, e.g.,medication, is easily visible though the label. In addition, in certainembodiments, the label may provide extra space for relevant informationby providing fold-out panels.

In certain aspects, information printed on the specialized label may becorrelated or linked with a computerized or online management system,such as an interactive website to keep, e.g., users, distributors,manufactures, patients, pharmacists, physicians and other interestedparties organized and informed with respect to user's activities, e.g.,all of a patient's prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

Additional objects, advantages and novel features of this invention willbe set forth in part in the detailed description that follows, and inpart will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examinationof the following description, or may be learned by practicing theinvention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the accompanying drawings that form a part of the specification andare to be read in conjunction therewith, the present invention isillustrated by way of example and not limitation, with like referencenumerals referring to like elements, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a top right perspective view of a squared product containerwith the cap attached according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a top right perspective view of a product container with thecap detached according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 3A-3B illustrate bottom front and right perspective views of a capaccording to embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a rear and left side view of a product container with aspecialized label attached and folded out according to one embodiment.

FIGS. 5A-5B illustrate front and rear views of a label detached from aproduct container and folded out according to embodiments.

FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of an alternative label detached from aproduct container and folded out according to an embodiment.

FIGS. 7A-7E illustrate a front view of an alternative label in a flat,open position (detached from a container, 7A), a folded in, closedposition (detached from a container, 7B), a partially opened position(detached from a container, 7C), a folded out position (detached from acontainer, 7D), and full views of closed labels attached to exemplaryround containers (7E), according to an embodiment.

FIGS. 8A-8I describe and illustrate an exemplary interactive medicationmanagement system according to an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of thedisclosure. In other instances, well known structures, interfaces, andprocesses have not been shown in detail, as they are understood by thoseof skill in the art. It is intended that no part of this specificationbe construed to effect a disavowal of any part of the full scope of thedisclosure.

The present invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses forthe management, distribution, dispensing, and administration of consumerproducts, such as over-the-counter and prescription medications throughuse of a product container labeling system and an optional integratedcomputer-based or online management system. In certain embodiments, theinvention relates to systems, methods, and apparatuses for use inconnection with over-the-counter and prescription medications or otherregulated consumer products. However, the invention is not so limited,and may be used in connection with any general consumer product,container and labeling system, etc., as may be understood by one ofskill in the art. For instance, the specialized information labelsystems described herein may be used in connection with any suitableconsumer product container, e.g., re-usable water or drink bottle, foodcontainer, drink container, etc. As will be recognized, the specializedinformation label systems of the invention may be used to providerequired labeling, contents, ingredients, instructions, warnings, etc.,for any consumer product, and can be configured to accommodate anyconsumer product packaging.

In certain aspects, the invention relates to a product containercomprising a hollow body, a child-resistant cap, and a specializedinformation label affixed to the hollow body. In certain embodiments,the hollow body may have a squared form that has a rectangularlongitudinal shape and a rectangular or square cross-section, optionallywith one corner cut across. In other embodiments, the hollow body mayhave a rounded form, optionally with one corner cut across.

More particularly, the cap and the neck of the hollow body provide aunique child-resistant mechanism. In certain embodiments, the mechanismis tabbed, requiring a user to press the corners of the hollow bodyinstead of the sides. This closure provides the spring mechanismrequired to reposition the tab after it has been reassembled onto thecontainer.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the hollow body 110 of thepharmaceutical container 100 has a squared form. In one particularembodiment, the squared form may have a rectangular longitudinal shape.In an alternative embodiment, the squared form may have a squarecross-section shape. However, the disclosure is not so limited andalternative forms of the hollow body are within the scope of the presentdisclosure, e.g., round, triangular, etc.

With reference to FIG. 1, hollow body 110 and cap 120 including one ormore flat surfaces 130 may be preferred, as opposed to hollow formsincluding solely curved surface (e.g., a round bottle). However, anysuitable hollow form may be used. In certain embodiments, the hollowbody may have a square form, triangular form, round form, etc., exceptthat one or more corners, edges, or select portions of thecross-sectional form is optionally cut off at an angle to create a flatside(s) 130 (the “Flat,” see, e.g., FIG. 1). In certain aspects, theFlat 130 may be used to accommodate a unique label feature, printedinformation, organizing information, etc.

In certain embodiments, the hollow body may be round in form with one ormore portions of the cross-sectional form optionally cut off at an angleto create one or more flat side(s). In other embodiments, the hollowbody may be triangular in form with one or more corners of thecross-sectional form cut off at an angle to create one or more flatside(s). In yet other embodiments, the hollow body may be square orrectangular in form with one or more edges or corners cut off at anangle to create one or more flat side(s).

FIG. 2 illustrates product container 100 with cap 120 in a detachedposition from hollow body 110, exposing a container neck 140 and threadsor locking protrusions 142. FIG. 3 shows the inside of the cap 120. Thethreads or locking protrusions 142 of the product container 100correspond to the threads or locking protrusions 144 of cap socket 146.

In one embodiment, multi-lead threads 142 of various sizes andconfiguration on the neck 140 of the hollow body 110, for which thebottle cap 120 is correspondingly grooved 144, ensure that the closurecan be applied in only one position. Again, in certain embodiments, alocking mechanism may be including, such as tab 150 on hollow body 110and corresponding locking tab 152 on cap 120, requiring a user to pressthe corners of the hollow body 110 to disengage locking tab 152. Thisclosure provides the spring mechanism required to reposition the tabafter it has been reassembled onto the container.

In certain embodiments, non-uniform spacing of the thread configurationmay prevent the closure from being cross-threaded, preventing thethreads from engaging in the wrong location or position. By way ofexample, as shown in FIGS. 3A-3B, three non-uniformly spaced threads maybe incorporated to ensure proper functioning The shape of the thread“bottoms” at the thread lead-in may be flat so that the thread, whiledisengaged, will ride around the ledge on the bottle finish until theproper thread engagement is aligned. The size and spacing may be used toensure that the closure is stable prior to engagement and to preventimproper engagement and cross-threading.

Generally, with reference to FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3B, the hollow body 110includes a top portion 110 a, a bottom portion 110 b and side portions110 c extending between the top and bottom portion to enclose the hollowbody. The top portion 110 a of the hollow body further includes a neck140 having threads 142, and the side portions 110 c of the hollow body110 are configured such that one or more corners, edges, or selectportions of the cross-sectional form is optionally cut-off at an angleto create one or more longitudinal flat portion(s) 130. The cap 120generally includes a top portion 120 a, a bottom portion 120 b and sideportions 120 c extending between the top and bottom portions, andconfigured so as to correspond in shape with the hollow body. The cap120 includes a socket 146 having threads 144 generally corresponding tothe threads142 of the neck 140 of the hollow body 110 so as to engageand secure closure of the cap 120 to the neck 140. The hollow body 110and the cap 120 further include interlocking tab portions 150, 152 toprovide a child resistant closure mechanism.

In another aspect, a specialized information label is provided. Incertain embodiments, the specialized information label of the inventionmay be secured to the hollow body described herein. The specializedlabel is generally designed to make it easier for a consumer tounderstand product information, contents, ingredients, administrationinstructions, warnings, etc. The specialized label may be configured inany suitable manner so as to accommodate a desired product container.For instance, the specialized information label systems described hereinmay be used in connection with any suitable consumer product container,e.g., re-usable water or drink bottle, food container, drink container,etc. As will be recognized, the specialized information label systems ofthe invention may be used to provide required labeling, contents,ingredients, instructions, warnings, etc., for any consumer product, andcan be configured to accommodate any consumer product packaging.

More particularly, in certain embodiments, the specialized informationlabel may be configured to accommodate a hollow body of a productcontainer described herein. In certain embodiments, the specializedinformation label may include multiple panels sufficient in number toalign with surfaces of the hollow body. In certain embodiments, thelabel may wrap around only a portion of the hollow body (plus theFlat(s)), leaving the remaining side or portion unlabeled, to therebyleave a side or portion of the hollow body available for viewing of thecontents of the hollow body (e.g., contents, pills or liquid remainingin the container).

As depicted in FIG. 4 and explained in further detail herein, in oneembodiment, the label may have multiple panels secured to the hollowbody of the product container, e.g., three and one quarter outer panels(not shown, see FIG. 5A), two inner panels 410 a and an expandablefeature 410 b to store additional information on the reverse, or inside,side.

As shown in FIGS. 5A-5B, in one embodiment of the invention, aspecialized label (not secured to a hollow body) is illustrated, whereinthe first outer panel 510 a may list product information, such as drug,pharmacy and patient information. A second outer panel 510 b may listdetailed product information, including dosing instructions and primarywarnings associated with taking the medication. A third outer panel 510c may show visual, pictorial administration instructions, e.g., aMedChart. The third outer panel 510 c may also include the first name ofthe consumer/patient in large, bold type. This feature allows theconsumer to immediately recognize which medications belong to him orher.

In certain embodiments, the MedChart may have two or more verticalcolumns or multiple divided areas (e.g., horizontal divided areas,diagonal, etc.), separated into multiple rows or subareas. In the firstcolumn or divided area, an icon or pictorial representation may belisted in each corresponding row or subarea for a medicationadministration timeframe, such as morning, noon, evening, bed time, mealtime (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack time), etc. The second column ordivided area may call out (e.g., through pictorial representation), inthe corresponding row or subarea, the amount of medication to be takenduring that particular time frame. This MedChart provides severalbenefits to the consumer. First, it is a quick iconic reference forsomeone to see their exact dosage during the correct time frame. It isalso beneficial for people who do not read English well. Third, if theconsumer arranges multiple bottles with the MedChart facing outwards, itis possible to see at a glance when multiple medications must be taken.In certain aspects, prescriber pads could be integrated with theMedChart, wherein the prescriber provides clear information to thepharmacist/dispenser in a format similar to the MedChart regardingdosage administration in the appropriate time frame, e.g., AM, Noon,Eve, Bed, meal time, etc.

A fourth outer panel 510 d may, e.g., include the name of the medicationin large, bold type, as well as measurement markers for liquidmedications. This feature allows an individual to immediately determinethe contents of the bottle. The fourth outer panel, in certainembodiments, may be configured to be aligned with the Flat 130 of thehollow body upon securing to the pharmaceutical container.

An expandable feature of the label 510 e, configured to fold out fromthe hollow body upon securing to a container, e.g., a pharmaceuticalcontainer (see, e.g., FIG. 4, 410 b) provides for one or more innerpanels, 510 e-1, 510 e-2, that can include useful information, e.g., foruser administration, medicament usage and warnings, etc.

With reference to FIG. 5B, in one embodiment, the specialized label mayoptionally be printed in a double-sided manner. More particularly, asshown, the specialized label may be printed double-sided to provide forthe outer panels and inner panels, and configured so as to fold alongdesired fold lines to provide the expandable feature and secure to theproduct container. By way of example, first 512 a and second 512 b innerpanels may display relevant advice and secondary precautions for, e.g.,the prescribed medication. If desired (depending on the size of theexpandable feature), third and fourth inner panels may display, e.g.,patient information, drug information, common uses of the medication,pharmacy information and provider information. The patient and druginformation can be repeated on inner and outer panels so it is alwaysvisible.

In an alternative embodiment, e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 6, asingle-sided specialized label may be desired (e.g., printed on a singleside). In the embodiment shown, a first outer panel 610 a may listproduct information, e.g., drug information, supplier information,pharmacy information, patient information, etc. A second outer panel 610b may list detailed product information, e.g., dosing instructions andprimary warnings associated with taking the medication. A third outerpanel 610 c may show visual, pictorial administration instructions,e.g., a MedChart as described above. The third outer panel 610 c mayalso include, e.g., the first name of the consumer/patient in large,bold type. This feature allows the consumer to immediately recognizewhich medications belong to him or her.

A fourth outer panel 610 d may include, e.g., the name of the medicationin large, bold type, as well as measurement markers for liquidmedications. This feature allows an individual to immediately determinethe contents of the bottle. The fourth outer panel, in certainembodiments, may be configured to be aligned with the Flat 130 of thehollow body upon securing to the pharmaceutical container.

An expandable feature of the label 610 e, configured to fold out along610 e-3 from the hollow body upon securing to the pharmaceuticalcontainer (see, e.g., FIG. 4, 410 b) provides for one or more innerpanels, 610 e-1, 610 e-2, that can include useful information, e.g., foruser administration, medicament usage and warnings, etc.

An optional feature may be included which allows for a clear viewwindow, 610 h. In certain embodiments, panel 610 h may be configuredwith a die-cut window 610 h-1 that may be removed prior to, uponapplication, or following application to a pharmaceutical container, tothereby allow visual access to the container.

In another embodiment, e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 7A, a single-sidedspecialized label may be desired with fewer panels, e.g., so as tobetter accommodate round containers or containers with fewer sides. Asshown in FIG. 7A, a front view of a flat, open label is illustrated. Afirst outer panel 710 a may list primary product information, e.g.,drug, pharmacy and patient information. A second outer panel 710 b mayshow visual, pictorial administration instructions, e.g., a MedChart asdescribed above. If desired, a third outer panel 710 c may also includethe first name of the consumer/patient, the contents (e.g., medication),as well as measurement markers for liquids, in large, bold type.Alternatively, this information may be incorporated into the secondouter panel (MedChart), if desired. This feature allows an individual toimmediately determine the contents of the bottle. The third panel, incertain embodiments, may be configured to be aligned with the Flat 130of the hollow body upon securing to the container.

An expandable feature of the label 710 d, configured to fold alongfold-lines 710 e to provide for the expandable feature, may include oneor more inner panels 710 d-1, 710 d-2 that can include usefulinformation, e.g., for user administration, usage and warnings, etc.Upon folding, outer panel 710 b releasably secures to outer panel 710 ato conceal inner panels 710 d-1 and 710 d-2 within expandable feature710 d. Upon folding out of the label, inner panels 710 d-1 and 710 d-2may then be viewed.

Additional views of the label shown in FIG. 7A are shown in FIGS. 7B-7Eto illustrate wherein the expandable feature is in a folded-inconfiguration (e.g., FIG. 7B), partially folded-out to partially showthe inner panels (e.g., FIG. 7C), folded-out to fully show the innerpanels (e.g., FIG. 7D), and exemplary embodiments wherein the label isaffixed to rounded containers and in a closed configuration (e.g., FIG.7E).

The containers described herein provide a variety of benefits. Withoutintending to be limited, in certain embodiments, storing the bottles issimple: all bottles can be organized with the “front” facing outwards,so that relevant information is easily legible. This is convenient bothfor pharmacists and consumers. The configuration and sizing allows formore information to be conveyed on the specialized label. Further, theconfiguration and shape may improve ease of use. For example,child-resistant caps on medication bottles are usually troublesome topush and twist even for the most skilled set of hands. The unique shapeof the container, combined with the novel form of child resistant cap,provides an additional point of leverage making the container easy togrip and open. In certain embodiments, the Flat may provide a convenientsurface on the closure for a thumb or finger while pressing inward torelease the child-resistant tab from the latch on the bottle.

In yet another aspect, a specialized label incorporating a MedChart maylink users (e.g., pharmacists, prescribers, patients, etc.) to aninteractive medication management system where users can get assistancein monitoring medications, dosing regimens, as well as accurately trackcurrent and past medications. In certain embodiments, the interactivemedication management system may be a stand-alone computer system, anetworked computer system, an on-line computer system, a website, etc.

In certain embodiments, the MedChart of the specialized label may bereplicated on and linked to the interactive medication managementsystem. By way of example, the specialized label may include informationwhich directs patients to a website, where patients may view informationconcerning medication related to the MedChart, input additionalmedication information, organize and keep track of their medications, aswell as share their information with other authorized users, includingauthorized family members, authorized prescribers, authorizedpharmacists, etc. Further, the website may connect the patient with hisor her prescribers, dispensers, and other health professionals toimprove communication across these lines of health care, assuring properunderstanding around medication regimens and promoting adherence.

In one embodiment of the invention, the interactive medicationmanagement system may include one or more of the following types ofinteractive online content:

a “home” page providing an overview of the medication management system(see FIG. 8A);

a “tour” page providing a more comprehensive explanation of how theinteractive management system works (not shown);

an encrypted registration page and portal for consumers to entertheir 1) personal health history, 2) daily/weekly/monthly medicationregimen, and 3) provider profiles (pharmacy, physicians). “Sign up” may,in some embodiments, be driven by the pharmacy or the physician (seeFIGS. 8B-8D);

a resources page to direct patients to useful web links and localcommunity resources (not shown); a “medical organizer” page which pullstogether all pertinent information and displays any necessary alerts,such as “Your medication X has been recalled,” or “You have aprescription ready at the pharmacy.” This page may also provide optionsfor adding and organizing medications (both over-the-counter andprescription) and user preferences, such as alert notifications (seeFIGS. 8E-8F);

a “medical reminder” page, which provides adherence support to consumersby providing options for consumers to receive electronic reminders totake medicine, order a refill, or go to a medical appointment via socialnetworking sites (such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.) or viaemail, SMS, text, etc. (see FIG. 8G); and

a “medical share” page, which provides an option to share personalmedication information and communicate with pharmacists, health careproviders, caregivers, and/or family members (see FIG. 8H).

By way of non-limiting example, an illustrative map of online content ofan interactive medication management system is shown in FIG. 8I. As willbe generally recognized by those of skill in the art, information foruse in connection with the interactive medication management system maybe stored in one or more database(s), displayed via one or more userinterfaces, and communicated over any suitable technology (e.g.,intranet, extranet, internet, cellular networks, etc). Data andinformation may be uploaded, stored, input, etc. into databases in anyknown manner, and interactive online content may be displayed in anyknown manner (websites, VPN networks, intranets, etc.).

The interactive medication management system may also provide an optionfor an on-line viewable and/or computer-printable pictorial managementservice. By way of example, the on-line viewable and/orcomputer-printable pictorial management service may provide an option toview and/or print dosing and/or appointment calendars, e.g., pocketcalendars, desk calendars, etc., including daily, weekly, monthly, etc.dosing instructions (e.g., MedChart information), refill reminders,appointment reminders, etc.

The interactive medication management system provides numerous benefitsfor users, such as reducing the need for in-person or telephoneinteractions with medical providers, assisting the patient in adheringto a schedule, organizing medications, providing reminders, sharinginformation, and tracking side effects. The interactive system can alsoconsolidate all of the patient's medications, whether over-the-counteror prescribed. It may generate a complete MedChart which gives a visualindicator of medication schedules and may be linked to the MedChartshown on each label. The interactive system may also provide forcomprehensive information sharing; by patient invitation, the system mayallow healthcare providers access to medical records and to be notifiedwhen the patient fills or refills a medication. It may also allow apatient to share information with family members or friends. The systemmay further provide links for medication information, such as medicalreferences, the FDA website, or insurance education websites. It mayalso include a forum, where users can discuss health issues or consultwith physicians or pharmacists about concerns.

The interactive system also provides benefits for physicians. Thewebsite provides a medication reconciliation tool, which serves as amaster list of all medications taken by each patient, includingover-the-counter medications and medications prescribed by otherproviders. This may prevent harmful interactions not caught at thepharmacy. The system also provides adherence follow-up information, suchas a confirmation of whether the patient filled or refilled medicationsat the right times. It may assist in early intervention, by increasingcommunication and counseling with patients through a chat room oremailed questions.

The system further provides benefits for pharmacists and dispensers. Itmay serve as the “Medication Therapy Management” component underMedicare Part D, which allows pharmacies to include counseling overmedications as part of the dispensing fee. The system may direct patientcommunication; if a patient is late on refills or if important updatesare issues for a medication precaution, these issues are easy toaddress. The system may serve as a bridging function for medical andpharmacy technology. Further, the system may encourage efficiency, byallowing for easier and faster refill orders, and ensuring that theseoccur at the proper time by the ability to notify patients that theyneed to call in a refill, or even allow for an ‘opt out’ function.

What has been described and illustrated herein is a preferred embodimentof the invention along with some of its variations. The terms,descriptions and figures used herein are set forth by way ofillustration only and are not meant as limitations. Those skilled in theart will recognize that many variations are possible within the spiritand scope of the invention, which is intended to be defined by thefollowing claims, in which all terms are meant in their broadestreasonable sense unless otherwise indicated therein.

1. A product container comprising: a hollow body having a top portion, abottom portion and side portions extending between the top and bottomportion to enclose the hollow body; wherein the top portion of thehollow body further includes a neck having threads; wherein the sideportions of the hollow body are configured such that one or morecorners, edges, or select portions of the cross-sectional form arecut-off at an angle to create one or more longitudinal flat portions; acap having a top portion, a bottom portion and side portions extendingbetween the top and bottom portions, and configured so as to correspondin cross-sectional shape with the hollow body such that the cap includesone or more longitudinal flat portions that align with the one or morelongitudinal flat portions of the hollow body when the cap is secured tothe hollow body; wherein the cap includes a socket having threadsgenerally corresponding to the threads of the neck of the hollow body soas to engage and secure closure of the cap to the neck of the hollowbody; wherein the hollow body and the cap further include interlockingtab portions to provide a child-resistant closure mechanism; aspecialized information label affixed to the hollow body; wherein thespecialized information label comprises multiple information panelsincluding a panel having visual, pictorial administration instructionsand a fold-out information panel.
 2. The product container of claim 1,wherein the hollow body comprises a squared form that has a rectangularlongitudinal shape with one or more edges or corners cut across to formthe one or more longitudinal flat portions.
 3. The product container ofclaim 2, wherein the hollow body has a rectangular or squarecross-section.
 4. The product container of claim 2, wherein thespecialized information label is affixed to the hollow body so as toleave one side of the hollow body visible.
 5. The product container ofclaim 1, wherein the hollow body comprises a round form with one or moreportions cut across to form the one or more longitudinal flat portions.6. The product container of claim 1, wherein the panel of thespecialized information label having visual, pictorial administrationinstructions comprises: two or more divided areas separated intomultiple corresponding subareas, one of the divided areas including apictorial representation in each of the corresponding subareasindicating the timeframe in which a medication may be administered, anda second divided area including, in the corresponding subareas, apictorial representation of the amount of medication to be taken duringthat particular timeframe.
 7. The product container of claim 1, whereinthe specialized label includes one or more inner panels configured todisplay information when the fold-out portion of the label is in afold-out configuration.
 8. The product container of claim 1, wherein theinterlocking tab portions of the cap and hollow body are configured andlocated such that the tab portions may be disengaged to release the capfrom the hollow body by pressing on the longitudinal flat portion of thecap.
 9. A specialized information label configured to be affixed to aproduct container, the label comprising multiple information panelsincluding a panel having visual, pictorial medication administrationinstructions and a fold-out product information panel; wherein the panelof the specialized information label having visual, pictorialadministration instructions comprises: two or more divided areasseparated into multiple corresponding subareas, one of the divided areasincluding a pictorial representation in each of the correspondingsubareas indicating the timeframe in which a product may beadministered, and a second divided area including, in the correspondingsubareas, a pictorial representation of the amount of product to betaken during that particular timeframe.
 10. The specialized informationlabel of claim 9, wherein the specialized label includes one or moreinner panels configured to display information when the fold-out portionof the label is in a fold-out configuration.
 11. An interactivemedication management system comprising: a specialized information labelconfigured to be affixed to a pharmaceutical container, the labelcomprising multiple information panels including a panel having visual,pictorial medication administration instructions and a fold-outmedication information panel; wherein the panel of the specializedinformation label having visual, pictorial medication administrationinstructions comprises: two or more divided areas separated intomultiple corresponding subareas, one of the divided areas including apictorial representation in each of the corresponding subareasindicating the timeframe in which a medication may be administered, anda second divided area including, in the corresponding subareas, apictorial representation of the amount of medication to be taken duringthat particular timeframe; a computerized database including informationfrom the specialized information label related to medicationadministration instruction; and a user interface which displays visual,pictorial medication administration information, medicationadministration reminders, medication information and alerts.
 12. Theinteractive medication management system of claim 11, furthercomprising: providing electronic reminders regarding medicationadministration times, medication refill orders, or medical appointmentsvia social networking sites, email, SMS, or text.
 13. The interactivemedication management system of claim 11, further comprising: providingan on-line viewable and/or computer-printable pictorial managementservice.
 14. The interactive medication management system of claim 13,wherein the on-line viewable and/or computer-printable pictorialmanagement service includes the ability to view and/or print dosingand/or appointment calendars.
 15. The product container of claim 1wherein the product is a medication.
 16. The product container of claim1 wherein the specialized information label is single-sided.
 17. Theproduct container of claim 1 wherein the specialized information labelis double-sided.
 18. The specialized information label of claim 9wherein the label is single-sided.
 19. The specialized information labelof claim 9 wherein the label is double-sided.
 20. The interactivemedication management system of claim 11 wherein the specializedinformation label is single-sided.
 21. The interactive medicationmanagement system of claim 11 wherein the specialized information labelis double-sided.